Description
Pickle Juice Ranch Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant side dish that combines crunchy cucumbers with creamy ranch dressing and a tangy splash of pickle juice. This unique blend of flavors delivers a delightful crunch that will elevate any summer gathering, making it an instant hit at picnics, barbecues, or family dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable, this quirky salad is sure to become your go-to recipe for warm-weather entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup pickle juice
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine ranch dressing and pickle juice until well mixed.
- Add sliced cucumbers and red onion to the dressing mixture; toss gently to coat.
- Fold in fresh dill and season with salt and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, marinate the cucumber slices in pickle juice for an hour before mixing. - Customize by adding diced tomatoes or crumbled feta cheese for additional taste. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.